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EU Committee Calls Tonin Case Political Persecution, Immunity Retained

7/16/2026

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The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee said the case showed elements of political persecution.
Slovenian lawmaker Franci Tonin retained parliamentary immunity, with a final vote set for September, after denying the accusations in media comments.
Slovenian prosecutors allege Tonin sought police information on wiretapped individuals for personal benefit, while members of the European People’s Party say the request to lift immunity was chronologically inconsistent and unfounded.

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The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee said the case showed elements of political persecution.
Slovenian lawmaker Franci Tonin retained parliamentary immunity, with a final vote set for September, after denying the accusations in media comments.
Slovenian prosecutors allege Tonin sought police information on wiretapped individuals for personal benefit, while members of the European People’s Party say the request to lift immunity was chronologically inconsistent and unfounded.